Chorus

Chorus is a full-service, autonomous R&D unit within Lilly that specializes in lean to PoC clinical development for internal (Lilly) and external assets.

Focuses on those experiments that can provide quick go/no-go decisions and create strong PoC data packages

Pulls risk forward by implementing development work that drives the largest change in technical probability of success and greatest value in the shortest time

Defers expense on work not necessary for the PoC data package until there is a validated mechanism and viable drug candidate.

Utilizes a streamlined quality system fit for PoC development

Provides a co-located team of drug development experts, averaging over 15 years of industry experience, across the service areas of CMC (large and small molecule), Toxicology, PK, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality and Sourcing

Improves productivity in both time and cost compared to average pharmaceutical R&D metrics

Since its creation in 2002, Chorus has supported 72 development programs (57 Lilly and 15 non-Lilly) throughout North America, Europe and Asia, some of which have progressed to phase 3 and as marketed products.